Pesto

NGREDIENTS:

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 4 cloves garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pine nuts (Brown first in frying pan with a little oil!) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired. You can make up a bunch and freeze it in ½ to 1 cup portions also if you have a lot in your garden.